Before & After Photos
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Basement Wall Failure Corrected in Hibbing, MN
These Hibbing, MN homeowners reached out to DBS when their basement walls began to crack and bow.
A DBS Design Specialist went to the property and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work.
Foreman Zach Royer and his production crew installed our PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System to immediately stabilize the bowing walls. Over time the PowerBrace® System is tightened by our service team to restore the wall to level.
This basement is now permanently stabilized and safe for the family to enjoy.
PowerBraces™ Installed to Support Cracking Foundation in Cloquet, MN
Homeowners of this 1970's home in Cloquet, MN were experiencing cracking and shifting in their home's basement. After learning about us on local television, they contacted us in hopes of a permanent solution.
A DBS Design Specialist visited the home for a free, no-obligation estimate in search of the best path of action. Foreman Casey Healy and his crew installed 5 PowerBrace™ Wall Support Braces that will be tightened over time to straighten the bowing walls.
The homeowner can now enjoy a safe and supported foundation for many years to come!
Helicast™ Helical Piers Used to Support 3-Season Porch in Duluth, MN
A homeowner in Duluth, MN contacted DBS in hopes of a permanent solution for their settling 3-season porch.
DBS Design Specialist Cole Lekander visited the home for a free, no-obligation estimate for the best course of action. Foreman Kevin Steffey and his crew drove 5 Helicast™ Helical Piers into the ground to support and restore the porch's original position.
The customer was happy with the work done and has a supported porch they can depend on and enjoy for many years to come.
GeoLock® System Stabilizes Duluth, MN Basement Walls
Having foundation problems can be a frightening thing! Homeowners in Duluth, MN connected with DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate when their basement walls began to fail. The damage is the result of soil expanding and putting added pressure on the foundation, which in turn caused the wall to crack and buckle.
Design Specialist Royce Bunn recommended our GeoLock® Wall Anchor System. GeoLock® Wall Anchors stabilize foundation walls by connecting two steel plates together with a galvanized steel rod. Based on the severity of the wall movement, excavation was recommended, allowing the wall to be immediately straightened.
Foreman Kevin Steffey and his production crew installed the products and stabilized the basement.
These homeowners now have a safe, secure and comfortable basement to enjoy!
Shifting and Sinking Foundation in Duluth, MN Cabin Supported with Helical Piers
Owners of this cabin had been in the space for 15 years before they started to notice some dramatic shifting in the home's foundation. This was causing walls to bulge and shift, pushing windows on one side of the house out of their frames, as shown in the photo. The homeowners learned about DBS via an announcement in the Duluth News Tribune and reached out in search of a permanent solution.
DBS Design Specialist Cole Lekander visited the cabin to provide a free, no-obligation estimate. It was determined that a lift procedure was needed to address foundation settlement. Kevin Steffey and his crew performed the work and drove 3 HelixPro® piers into the ground at key points to support the cabin structure. These piers are driven through the soil, down to the strata layer of rock, providing solid support to the home.
The homeowners were happy with the work done and can now enjoy a safe and support cabin for years to come!
